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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,472.72, 21,670.05 and 9,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,472.72, 21,670.05 and 9,462.67 is: 14,168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,472.72 : 21,670.05 = 9,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,472.72/21,670.05 = 9,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,472.72x = 21,670.05 × 9,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,472.72x = 205,056,532.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,056,532.03/14,472.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,168.48

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